Sleep Medicine
Conference Coverage
Treating sleep apnea lowers MI and stroke risk
Maintaining good CPAP adherence might be beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Conference Coverage
Is trouble falling asleep a modifiable risk factor for dementia?
More frequent trouble falling asleep was predictive of poorer episodic memory, executive function, language, processing speed, and visuospatial...
News
Schizophrenia meds a key contributor to cognitive impairment
The investigators found that 63% of participants had an anticholinergic cognitive burden score of at least 3, which is "striking."
Conference Coverage
Obstructive sleep apnea linked to COVID-19 risk
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Conference Coverage
OSA: Heart rate change may signal CPAP benefit
News
Long-term use of prescription sleep meds unsupported by new research
Study authors compare sleep disturbance data for users and nonusers of sleep medications.
Conference Coverage
Insomnia? Referral, drugs not usually needed
‘Restricted sleep’ is a good place to start, says expert.
Conference Coverage
National poll shows ‘concerning’ impact of COVID on Americans’ mental health
In the new poll, about 4 in 10 Americans (41%) report they are more anxious than last year, down from just over 60%.
Commentary
Contradictions abound in ‘The End of Mental Illness’
Dr. Daniel G. Amen’s book made him think and reflect upon his own practice, said Dr. Samuel R. Weber.
News
Increased cancer risk from night shift due to gene dysregulation?
A simulated night shift schedule significantly altered the normal circadian rhythmicity of genes.